{"id":8842,"date":"2026-07-13T13:15:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T10:15:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/godex.io\/blog\/?p=8842"},"modified":"2026-07-13T13:41:04","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T10:41:04","slug":"how-to-change-eth-to-btc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/godex.io\/blog\/how-to-change-eth-to-btc","title":{"rendered":"How to Exchange Ethereum to Bitcoin (ETH to BTC) in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_25_1 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/godex.io\/blog\/how-to-change-eth-to-btc\/#why_convert_ethereum_to_bitcoin\" title=\"Why Convert Ethereum to Bitcoin?\">Why Convert Ethereum to Bitcoin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/godex.io\/blog\/how-to-change-eth-to-btc\/#what_you_need_before_you_start\" title=\"What You Need Before You Start\">What You Need Before You Start<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/godex.io\/blog\/how-to-change-eth-to-btc\/#step_1_-_pick_a_bitcoin_wallet_to_receive_your_btc\" title=\"Step 1 \u2014 Pick a Bitcoin Wallet to Receive Your BTC\">Step 1 \u2014 Pick a Bitcoin Wallet to Receive Your BTC<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/godex.io\/blog\/how-to-change-eth-to-btc\/#step_2_-_choose_a_non-custodial_no-account_swap\" title=\"Step 2 \u2014 Choose a Non-Custodial, No-Account Swap\">Step 2 \u2014 Choose a Non-Custodial, No-Account Swap<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/godex.io\/blog\/how-to-change-eth-to-btc\/#step_3_-_select_the_pair_and_choose_fixed_or_floating_rate\" title=\"Step 3 \u2014 Select the Pair and Choose Fixed or Floating Rate\">Step 3 \u2014 Select the Pair and Choose Fixed or Floating Rate<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/godex.io\/blog\/how-to-change-eth-to-btc\/#step_4_-_paste_your_bitcoin_receiving_address\" title=\"Step 4 \u2014 Paste Your Bitcoin Receiving Address\">Step 4 \u2014 Paste Your Bitcoin Receiving Address<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/godex.io\/blog\/how-to-change-eth-to-btc\/#step_5_-_send_your_eth_to_the_one-time_deposit_address\" title=\"Step 5 \u2014 Send Your ETH to the One-Time Deposit Address\">Step 5 \u2014 Send Your ETH to the One-Time Deposit Address<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/godex.io\/blog\/how-to-change-eth-to-btc\/#step_6_-_wait_for_confirmations_and_receive_your_btc\" title=\"Step 6 \u2014 Wait for Confirmations and Receive Your BTC\">Step 6 \u2014 Wait for Confirmations and Receive Your BTC<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/godex.io\/blog\/how-to-change-eth-to-btc\/#how_long_does_an_eth_to_btc_swap_take\" title=\"How Long Does an ETH to BTC Swap Take?\">How Long Does an ETH to BTC Swap Take?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/godex.io\/blog\/how-to-change-eth-to-btc\/#what_fees_should_you_expect_on_an_eth_to_btc_swap\" title=\"What Fees Should You Expect on an ETH to BTC Swap?\">What Fees Should You Expect on an ETH to BTC Swap?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/godex.io\/blog\/how-to-change-eth-to-btc\/#common_eth_to_btc_mistakes_to_avoid\" title=\"Common ETH to BTC Mistakes to Avoid\">Common ETH to BTC Mistakes to Avoid<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/godex.io\/blog\/how-to-change-eth-to-btc\/#frequently_asked_questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/godex.io\/blog\/how-to-change-eth-to-btc\/#is_it_legal_to_convert_ethereum_to_bitcoin\" title=\"Is it legal to convert Ethereum to Bitcoin?\">Is it legal to convert Ethereum to Bitcoin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/godex.io\/blog\/how-to-change-eth-to-btc\/#can_i_convert_ethereum_to_bitcoin_without_an_account\" title=\"Can I convert Ethereum to Bitcoin without an account?\">Can I convert Ethereum to Bitcoin without an account?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/godex.io\/blog\/how-to-change-eth-to-btc\/#what_wallet_do_i_need_to_receive_bitcoin\" title=\"What wallet do I need to receive Bitcoin?\">What wallet do I need to receive Bitcoin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/godex.io\/blog\/how-to-change-eth-to-btc\/#fixed_rate_or_floating_rate_for_an_eth_to_btc_swap\" title=\"Fixed rate or floating rate for an ETH to BTC swap?\">Fixed rate or floating rate for an ETH to BTC swap?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/godex.io\/blog\/how-to-change-eth-to-btc\/#how_long_does_an_eth_to_btc_swap_take-2\" title=\"How long does an ETH to BTC swap take?\">How long does an ETH to BTC swap take?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/godex.io\/blog\/how-to-change-eth-to-btc\/#can_i_swap_any_coin_to_bitcoin_or_just_ethereum\" title=\"Can I swap any coin to Bitcoin, or just Ethereum?\">Can I swap any coin to Bitcoin, or just Ethereum?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/godex.io\/blog\/how-to-change-eth-to-btc\/#whats_the_difference_between_ethereum_and_bitcoin\" title=\"What&#8217;s the difference between Ethereum and Bitcoin?\">What&#8217;s the difference between Ethereum and Bitcoin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/godex.io\/blog\/how-to-change-eth-to-btc\/#can_i_convert_bitcoin_back_to_ethereum_btc_to_eth\" title=\"Can I convert Bitcoin back to Ethereum (BTC to ETH)?\">Can I convert Bitcoin back to Ethereum (BTC to ETH)?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/godex.io\/blog\/how-to-change-eth-to-btc\/#what_are_the_minimum_and_maximum_amounts_for_an_eth_to_btc_swap\" title=\"What are the minimum and maximum amounts for an ETH to BTC swap?\">What are the minimum and maximum amounts for an ETH to BTC swap?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/godex.io\/blog\/how-to-change-eth-to-btc\/#how_many_confirmations_does_an_eth_to_btc_swap_need\" title=\"How many confirmations does an ETH to BTC swap need?\">How many confirmations does an ETH to BTC swap need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/godex.io\/blog\/how-to-change-eth-to-btc\/#can_i_cancel_or_recover_a_failed_eth_to_btc_swap\" title=\"Can I cancel or recover a failed ETH to BTC swap?\">Can I cancel or recover a failed ETH to BTC swap?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/godex.io\/blog\/how-to-change-eth-to-btc\/#is_converting_ethereum_to_bitcoin_taxable\" title=\"Is converting Ethereum to Bitcoin taxable?\">Is converting Ethereum to Bitcoin taxable?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/godex.io\/blog\/how-to-change-eth-to-btc\/#does_converting_eth_to_btc_affect_who_controls_my_funds\" title=\"Does converting ETH to BTC affect who controls my funds?\">Does converting ETH to BTC affect who controls my funds?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Converting Ethereum (ETH) to Bitcoin (BTC) is straightforward when you use a wallet-to-wallet cryptocurrency swap. Instead of selling ETH for cash and buying Bitcoin again, you can exchange ETH directly for BTC in a single transaction. Most non-custodial swap services let you complete the process without creating an account, while allowing you to receive Bitcoin directly into your own wallet.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10415\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10415\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\u201dnofollow,noopener\u201d href=\"http:\/\/godex.io\/exchange\/eth-to-btc\" rel=\"https:\/\/godex.io\/exchange\/eth-to-btc\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10415\" src=\"https:\/\/godex.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image1-26.png\" alt=\"The Godex ETH to BTC exchange interface: an Ethereum input field, a Bitcoin output, and an Exchange button.\" width=\"640\" height=\"87\" srcset=\"https:\/\/godex.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image1-26.png 1000w, https:\/\/godex.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image1-26-300x41.png 300w, https:\/\/godex.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image1-26-768x104.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10415\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The ETH to BTC swap widget on Godex \u2014 enter an amount and start the swap.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In this guide, you&#8217;ll learn how to convert ETH to BTC step by step, what you&#8217;ll need before you begin, how fixed and floating exchange rates differ, how long the swap usually takes, what fees to expect, and the most common mistakes to avoid.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why_convert_ethereum_to_bitcoin\"><\/span>Why Convert Ethereum to Bitcoin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To consolidate value into Bitcoin or rebalance a portfolio. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\u201dnofollow,noopener\u201d href=\"https:\/\/ethereum.org\/\">Ethereum <\/a>is the programmable base layer for on-chain apps; Bitcoin is the deeper-liquidity reserve asset \u2014 &#8220;digital gold.&#8221; Holders rotating out of ETH into a larger store of value, or simply settling gains back into BTC, convert Ethereum to Bitcoin to do it. That&#8217;s the honest motivation here: this is a consolidation and rebalancing move, not a privacy move.<\/p>\n<p>Be clear on one thing: Ethereum and Bitcoin are both transparent public ledgers. Converting ETH to BTC does not make your funds private or untraceable \u2014 both chains are fully visible. What a non-custodial swap gives you is operational convenience: no account, no ID, and any volume.<\/p>\n<p>Ethereum and Bitcoin also run on separate chains, so converting ETH to BTC is a cross-chain swap, not a wallet transfer \u2014 you can&#8217;t simply &#8220;move&#8221; ETH into a Bitcoin wallet. Weighing whether to convert at all \u2014 or whether now is a good time to buy Bitcoin \u2014 is an investment question, not a how-to one; see <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\u201dnofollow,noopener\u201d href=\"https:\/\/godex.io\/blog\/ethereum-eth-price-prediction-2026-2040\">the ETH outlook<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\u201dnofollow,noopener\u201d href=\"https:\/\/godex.io\/blog\/bitcoin-price-prediction-2021\">the BTC outlook<\/a> for that. This guide is the <em>how<\/em>.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Godex.io<\/strong> is a non-custodial instant cryptocurrency exchange operating since 2017. It supports 936+ coins, requires no registration or KYC at any transaction size, and offers both fixed-rate and floating-rate swap modes. Processing time is 5\u201330 minutes after deposit confirmation.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_you_need_before_you_start\"><\/span>What You Need Before You Start<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You need three things: the Ethereum you want to swap, a Bitcoin wallet to receive the BTC, and a browser. No account, no email, no ID.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ethereum to swap<\/strong> \u2014 held in an Ethereum wallet you can send from (MetaMask, Rabby, Ledger, Trezor, or Exodus). You&#8217;ll pay a small amount of ETH as gas to send it, so keep a little ETH beyond the amount you&#8217;re swapping to cover the network fee.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A Bitcoin wallet<\/strong> that gives you a receiving address \u2014 Electrum, Sparrow, BlueWallet, Ledger, Trezor, or Exodus. A non-custodial wallet means you hold the keys; no third party controls the funds.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A browser<\/strong> \u2014 desktop or mobile works.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>What you do not need: no account, no email, no phone number, no passport or selfie, and no upper volume cap \u2014 you can swap any amount. You send native ETH on Ethereum mainnet, so no token contract or bridge is involved on the send side.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10416\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10416\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10416\" src=\"https:\/\/godex.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/AN-eth-btc-route-2.png\" alt=\"Six-step ETH to BTC swap route: pick a Bitcoin wallet, choose a no-account swap, set pair and rate, paste your bc1 address, send Ethereum to the one-time deposit address, then confirm and receive.\" width=\"640\" height=\"509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/godex.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/AN-eth-btc-route-2.png 1000w, https:\/\/godex.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/AN-eth-btc-route-2-300x239.png 300w, https:\/\/godex.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/AN-eth-btc-route-2-768x611.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10416\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The ETH to BTC swap, step by step \u2014 rotating Ethereum into Bitcoin.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step_1_-_pick_a_bitcoin_wallet_to_receive_your_btc\"><\/span>Step 1 \u2014 Pick a Bitcoin Wallet to Receive Your BTC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pick a Bitcoin wallet you control before you swap \u2014 the BTC lands there directly, so you want the receiving address ready. Electrum or Sparrow on desktop, BlueWallet on mobile, and Ledger or Trezor for hardware are all solid, well-established choices; Exodus works as a multi-coin option.<\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s no single &#8220;best&#8221; wallet \u2014 Electrum (desktop) and BlueWallet (mobile) are easy places to start. When you first open one, it will ask you to <strong>save a recovery phrase \u2014 write it down and keep it offline, it&#8217;s your only backup<\/strong> if you lose the device. Because the wallet is non-custodial, you hold the keys and the swap sends BTC straight to you \u2014 no intermediary holds it.<\/p>\n<p>Use a <strong>native-SegWit <code>bc1<\/code> address<\/strong> \u2014 it&#8217;s the modern Bitcoin default and the format you&#8217;ll paste in Step 4. Set up from the official source: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\u201dnofollow,noopener\u201d href=\"https:\/\/bitcoin.org\/en\/choose-your-wallet\">bitcoin.org&#8217;s wallet guidance<\/a>\u00a0covers wallet choice and address formats.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step_2_-_choose_a_non-custodial_no-account_swap\"><\/span>Step 2 \u2014 Choose a Non-Custodial, No-Account Swap<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Choose a non-custodial exchange that supports the ETH to BTC pair without registration. Godex.io is the path this guide uses: it has run since 2017 across 936+ coins, asks for no account or ID at any volume, and settles the swap wallet-to-wallet.<\/p>\n<p>For this pair, &#8220;non-custodial, no-account&#8221; buys you something concrete: no identity attaches to the swap, no account to create, and no upper limit on the amount. You provide a receiving address; the exchange never holds your funds on a balance.<\/p>\n<p>Before you start, <strong>make sure you&#8217;re actually on godex.io<\/strong> \u2014 bookmark it. (godex.pro is a known scam; the official platform is only at godex.io.)<\/p>\n<p>When you&#8217;re ready, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\u201dnofollow,noopener\u201d href=\"https:\/\/godex.io\/exchange\/eth-to-btc\">swap ETH to BTC on Godex<\/a> \u2014 that&#8217;s the page where this route happens. Prefer to see the screens first? Here&#8217;s <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\u201dnofollow,noopener\u201d href=\"https:\/\/godex.io\/blog\/step-by-step-guide-how-to-exchange-crypto-fast-and-secure-with-godex-io\">the exact Godex walkthrough, step by step<\/a>. Comparing providers first? See <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\u201dnofollow,noopener\u201d href=\"https:\/\/godex.io\/blog\/eth-to-btc-crypto-exchanges\">ETH to BTC crypto exchanges<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step_3_-_select_the_pair_and_choose_fixed_or_floating_rate\"><\/span>Step 3 \u2014 Select the Pair and Choose Fixed or Floating Rate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Set &#8220;you send&#8221; to ETH and &#8220;you get&#8221; to BTC, enter your amount, then choose your rate mode. Fixed rate locks the ETH\/BTC ratio the moment you start \u2014 the BTC amount you see is the amount you receive, regardless of how the market moves while your deposit confirms. Floating rate moves with the market until the swap completes. Size doesn&#8217;t change the process \u2014 no extra verification is triggered by a larger amount, so a big consolidation behaves exactly like a small one.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s the trade-off in practice:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fixed rate<\/strong> locks your quoted BTC amount and shields you from drift in the ETH\/BTC ratio while the swap runs. You pay a small spread for that certainty. This matters most on larger swaps, where a few points of drift is real money.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Floating rate<\/strong> stays exposed to market movement until the deposit confirms. It&#8217;s fine for small swaps, where a few minutes of drift is trivial.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>One thing to watch on this pair:<\/strong> a fixed-rate quote has a <strong>30-minute<\/strong> window on Godex \u2014 deposit within 30 minutes of creating the transaction, or the rate refreshes. Send your ETH promptly so your deposit lands inside that window. If it arrives after the window lapses, the swap re-rates to the current rate \u2014 so &#8220;I chose fixed&#8221; does not protect you through an arbitrarily slow send. When the Ethereum network is busy, gas runs higher and a low-fee transaction can sit unconfirmed, so pay an adequate gas fee to confirm inside the window.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step_4_-_paste_your_bitcoin_receiving_address\"><\/span>Step 4 \u2014 Paste Your Bitcoin Receiving Address<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Open your Bitcoin wallet, copy a receiving address from the &#8220;Receive&#8221; screen, and paste it into the swap&#8217;s BTC address field \u2014 then triple-check it. Use copy-paste or the QR code; never type a crypto address by hand.<\/p>\n<p>This is the make-or-break step. You&#8217;re receiving Bitcoin, so paste a <strong>Bitcoin address<\/strong> into the BTC field \u2014 a <code>bc1\u2026<\/code> native-SegWit address is the modern default \u2014 never an Ethereum <code>0x<\/code> address or any other chain&#8217;s address. Bitcoin and Ethereum use completely different address formats, so a wrong-chain paste will usually be rejected \u2014 but don&#8217;t rely on that as a safety net; verify the address yourself. Sending to the wrong chain&#8217;s address can lose funds with no way back.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10417\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10417\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10417\" src=\"https:\/\/godex.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/AN-bc1-address-callout-9.png\" alt=\"Pasting a Bitcoin receiving address: use a bc1 native-SegWit address, copy it rather than typing, verify the first and last characters, and note that no memo or tag is needed.\" width=\"640\" height=\"470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/godex.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/AN-bc1-address-callout-9.png 1000w, https:\/\/godex.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/AN-bc1-address-callout-9-300x221.png 300w, https:\/\/godex.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/AN-bc1-address-callout-9-768x564.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10417\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Paste a Bitcoin bc1 address \u2014 copy it, never type it, and check the first and last characters.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A few quick checks:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Copy, never type.<\/strong> A single mistyped character sends funds nowhere recoverable. Use the clipboard or scan the QR, then verify the first and last few characters match your wallet.<\/li>\n<li><strong>No memo or destination tag is needed<\/strong> for Bitcoin (unlike XRP or XLM). Leave any tag field blank.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step_5_-_send_your_eth_to_the_one-time_deposit_address\"><\/span>Step 5 \u2014 Send Your ETH to the One-Time Deposit Address<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The exchange shows a one-time Ethereum deposit address for this specific swap. Send the exact ETH amount quoted to that address from your wallet. The swap starts once your ETH deposit confirms on-chain.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The deposit address is <strong>single-use<\/strong> for this swap \u2014 don&#8217;t reuse it for a later one.<\/li>\n<li>Send the <strong>exact amount<\/strong> quoted. Under- or over-sending can delay the swap or trigger a re-rate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Send native ETH on Ethereum mainnet<\/strong> \u2014 not an ERC-20 token, not wrapped ETH, and not ETH sitting on a Layer 2 (Base, Arbitrum, Polygon) unless the swap explicitly accepts that network. If your ETH is on an L2, move it to mainnet first, or confirm the deposit address is on the same network.<\/li>\n<li>You&#8217;ll pay a small ETH <strong>gas fee<\/strong> to send; your wallet sets it. When the network is busy, gas is higher \u2014 pay enough to confirm promptly.<\/li>\n<li>The swap shows the <strong>minimum<\/strong> and the exact figure before you confirm \u2014 there&#8217;s a floor, it varies by pair and rate, but it&#8217;s small.<\/li>\n<li>A QR code is provided too, if your sending wallet scans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Set a refund address if the swap offers one.<\/strong> On a no-account flow, a failed deposit \u2014 below the minimum, a wrong-network send, or a quote that expired before confirmation \u2014 needs somewhere to go back to. If Godex asks for an ETH refund address, fill it in; without one, recovering a failed deposit is slow and manual.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Before you send your ETH \u2014 a 30-second checklist<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2713 <strong>Double-check the BTC receiving address<\/strong> \u2014 a <code>bc1\u2026<\/code> Bitcoin address, pasted from your wallet, never typed; verify first and last characters<\/li>\n<li>\u2713 <strong>Send native ETH on Ethereum mainnet<\/strong> \u2014 not an ERC-20 token, not wrapped ETH, not an L2 the swap doesn&#8217;t accept<\/li>\n<li>\u2713 <strong>Keep enough ETH for gas<\/strong> on top of the swap amount<\/li>\n<li>\u2713 <strong>Confirm the quoted amount<\/strong> matches exactly what you&#8217;re sending<\/li>\n<li>\u2713 <strong>Save the transaction ID<\/strong> so you can track the swap without logging in<\/li>\n<li>\u2713 <strong>Set a refund address<\/strong> if the swap offers one<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step_6_-_wait_for_confirmations_and_receive_your_btc\"><\/span>Step 6 \u2014 Wait for Confirmations and Receive Your BTC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ethereum confirms in blocks about every 12 seconds, and the swap treats your deposit as settled after the required number of confirmations \u2014 usually a few minutes, longer if the network is congested. The exchange then sends your BTC to the address you provided. On Godex the swap completes 5\u201330 minutes after the deposit is received.<\/p>\n<p>Track the whole thing by transaction ID \u2014 no login needed \u2014 as the status moves through deposit received \u2192 exchanging \u2192 sending \u2192 complete. To verify on-chain, check your ETH deposit on <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\u201dnofollow,noopener\u201d href=\"https:\/\/etherscan.io\/\">Etherscan<\/a>\u00a0and your incoming BTC on a Bitcoin explorer like <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\u201dnofollow,noopener\u201d href=\"https:\/\/mempool.space\/\">mempool.space<\/a>. If a swap takes longer than you expect, 24\/7 support can step in. Ready to run it? <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\u201dnofollow,noopener\u201d href=\"https:\/\/godex.io\/exchange\/eth-to-btc\">Swap ETH to BTC on Godex.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_long_does_an_eth_to_btc_swap_take\"><\/span>How Long Does an ETH to BTC Swap Take?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An ETH to BTC swap usually completes in a few to about 30 minutes. Ethereum&#8217;s ~12-second blocks confirm the deposit within minutes once your send is mined; the exchange then sends the BTC. On Godex the swap completes 5\u201330 minutes after the deposit is received.<\/p>\n<p>Two things set the pace. First, how fast your ETH deposit gets mined \u2014 if the network is congested and you paid a low gas fee, the send itself can sit unconfirmed before the required confirmations even begin, so pay adequate gas. Second, the BTC send that follows. Always read swap timing as &#8220;after the deposit is received,&#8221; not from the moment you click start.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_fees_should_you_expect_on_an_eth_to_btc_swap\"><\/span>What Fees Should You Expect on an ETH to BTC Swap?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Two costs sit on an ETH to BTC swap, and neither is a separate up-front &#8220;swap fee&#8221;:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Ethereum network fee (gas).<\/strong> When you send ETH to the deposit address, your wallet pays gas to the Ethereum network \u2014 not to the exchange. Gas is variable: it rises when the network is busy and falls when it&#8217;s quiet, and your wallet sets it. On a large swap the gas is a tiny fraction of the amount; on a very small swap it&#8217;s proportionally more noticeable. The sender always pays it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The exchange&#8217;s spread.<\/strong> A non-custodial swap doesn&#8217;t bill a visible line-item fee \u2014 its margin is built into the rate you&#8217;re quoted. The &#8220;you get&#8221; BTC figure is already net of that spread, so what you see is what arrives. A fixed-rate quote carries a slightly wider spread than floating, because you&#8217;re paying for rate certainty while your deposit confirms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There&#8217;s no account fee, deposit fee, or withdrawal fee on a non-custodial wallet-to-wallet swap \u2014 you hold no balance to be charged on. Because a swap&#8217;s cost is baked into the rate rather than shown as a percentage, the figure that actually matters is the quoted &#8220;you get&#8221; amount: that&#8217;s your real, all-in result in a single number. Read that, not a headline fee.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"common_eth_to_btc_mistakes_to_avoid\"><\/span>Common ETH to BTC Mistakes to Avoid<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most ETH to BTC issues come down to the address, the network, or the rate mode \u2014 all avoidable.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pasting an Ethereum <code>0x<\/code> address in the Bitcoin field<\/strong> \u2014 you&#8217;re receiving Bitcoin, so paste a <code>bc1<\/code> BTC address; copy, never type, and verify the first and last characters.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sending ETH on the wrong network<\/strong> \u2014 send native ETH on Ethereum mainnet, not an ERC-20, wrapped ETH, or ETH on an L2 the swap doesn&#8217;t accept. If your ETH is on a Layer 2, move it to mainnet first.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Forgetting gas<\/strong> \u2014 you need a little ETH beyond the swap amount to cover the send; a busy network means higher gas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sending the wrong amount<\/strong> \u2014 under- or over-sending can delay or re-rate the swap; contact support with your transaction ID.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Skipping a refund address<\/strong> on a no-account flow \u2014 set one so a failed or below-minimum deposit has somewhere to return.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Choosing floating on a large swap<\/strong> \u2014 fixed locks the ETH\/BTC ratio against movement during confirmation; on a big consolidation, that certainty is worth the spread.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Not double-checking you&#8217;re on godex.io<\/strong> \u2014 godex.pro is a known scam. Bookmark the real one.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Converting Ethereum to Bitcoin is straightforward once you have a Bitcoin receiving address and choose a reputable swap service. Double-check the destination address, send native ETH on mainnet with enough gas, verify the quoted amount, and understand the difference between fixed and floating rates before sending your ETH. Taking these few precautions helps ensure your BTC arrives quickly and safely.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is_it_legal_to_convert_ethereum_to_bitcoin\"><\/span>Is it legal to convert Ethereum to Bitcoin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, in most jurisdictions. Owning and swapping Ethereum and Bitcoin is legal for individuals in the US, UK, and most countries \u2014 both are mainstream, transparent-ledger assets. Tax treatment varies: a crypto-to-crypto swap can be a taxable event where you live. Verify the rules for your own location before swapping.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can_i_convert_ethereum_to_bitcoin_without_an_account\"><\/span>Can I convert Ethereum to Bitcoin without an account?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. A non-custodial swap routes the trade wallet-to-wallet, so there&#8217;s no account, no balance held, and no ID. Godex requires no registration or KYC at any transaction size \u2014 including large swaps. You provide only your Bitcoin receiving address; no personal data attaches to the swap.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_wallet_do_i_need_to_receive_bitcoin\"><\/span>What wallet do I need to receive Bitcoin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Any Bitcoin wallet you control \u2014 Electrum or Sparrow on desktop, BlueWallet on mobile, Ledger or Trezor for hardware, or Exodus as a multi-coin option. Open the &#8220;Receive&#8221; screen, copy a native-SegWit <code>bc1<\/code> address, and paste it into the swap. You hold the keys, so the BTC lands directly in your wallet.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"fixed_rate_or_floating_rate_for_an_eth_to_btc_swap\"><\/span>Fixed rate or floating rate for an ETH to BTC swap?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Feature<\/th>\n<th>Fixed Rate<\/th>\n<th>Floating Rate<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Exchange rate<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Locked when you start the swap.<\/td>\n<td>Changes with the market until the swap completes.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>BTC received<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Exactly the quoted amount (if the quote is still valid).<\/td>\n<td>May be higher or lower than the initial estimate.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Best for<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Large swaps or volatile markets.<\/td>\n<td>Small swaps or stable markets.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Slightly higher spread for price certainty.<\/td>\n<td>Usually offers the current market rate.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Important note<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Quote holds for 30 minutes, so send your ETH promptly with adequate gas.<\/td>\n<td>No quote expiry, but the final BTC amount depends on market movement.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_long_does_an_eth_to_btc_swap_take-2\"><\/span>How long does an ETH to BTC swap take?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Usually a few to about 30 minutes. Ethereum&#8217;s ~12-second blocks confirm the deposit within minutes once your send is mined \u2014 pay adequate gas so it doesn&#8217;t sit unconfirmed on a busy network \u2014 then the BTC is sent. On Godex the swap completes 5\u201330 minutes after the deposit is received. Deposit confirmation is the main variable.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can_i_swap_any_coin_to_bitcoin_or_just_ethereum\"><\/span>Can I swap any coin to Bitcoin, or just Ethereum?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Any of 936+ supported coins. ETH to BTC is a common pair, but LTC to BTC, USDT to BTC, and others follow the identical flow: pick the pair, choose a rate, paste your <code>bc1<\/code> Bitcoin address, send the deposit, wait for confirmations. For the exact screens, see <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\u201dnofollow,noopener\u201d href=\"https:\/\/godex.io\/blog\/step-by-step-guide-how-to-exchange-crypto-fast-and-secure-with-godex-io\">the Godex walkthrough<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"whats_the_difference_between_ethereum_and_bitcoin\"><\/span>What&#8217;s the difference between Ethereum and Bitcoin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Bitcoin is the deeper-liquidity reserve asset \u2014 &#8220;digital gold&#8221; \u2014 built to be a scarce store of value on a deliberately simple chain. Ethereum is a programmable smart-contract platform that powers DeFi, staking, and on-chain apps; ETH is the native currency that pays for that computation as gas. They run on separate chains, so moving value between them is a cross-chain swap, not a transfer. Both ledgers are fully transparent and traceable.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can_i_convert_bitcoin_back_to_ethereum_btc_to_eth\"><\/span>Can I convert Bitcoin back to Ethereum (BTC to ETH)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. The reverse works the same way: set &#8220;you send&#8221; to BTC and &#8220;you get&#8221; to ETH, paste an Ethereum <code>0x<\/code> receiving address on the network you want (Ethereum mainnet is the safe default), and send your Bitcoin to the deposit address. The main difference is timing \u2014 a BTC deposit waits on Bitcoin&#8217;s slower ~10-minute confirmations. You can <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\u201dnofollow,noopener\u201d href=\"https:\/\/godex.io\/exchange\/btc-to-eth\">swap BTC to ETH on Godex<\/a> directly, or read the full <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\u201dnofollow,noopener\u201d href=\"https:\/\/godex.io\/blog\/how-to-change-btc-to-eth\">BTC to ETH guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_are_the_minimum_and_maximum_amounts_for_an_eth_to_btc_swap\"><\/span>What are the minimum and maximum amounts for an ETH to BTC swap?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There&#8217;s a small minimum \u2014 a floor that varies by pair and rate \u2014 and the exchange shows the live figure before you confirm, so check it in the widget. There is no maximum: Godex places no upper cap, so any volume swaps the same way, with no extra verification triggered by size.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_many_confirmations_does_an_eth_to_btc_swap_need\"><\/span>How many confirmations does an ETH to BTC swap need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The swap starts once your Ethereum deposit reaches the required number of on-chain confirmations. With Ethereum&#8217;s ~12-second blocks, that clears in minutes once your send is mined \u2014 but if the network is busy and you paid low gas, the send itself can sit unconfirmed first, which is the main delay. Once confirmed, the BTC is sent.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can_i_cancel_or_recover_a_failed_eth_to_btc_swap\"><\/span>Can I cancel or recover a failed ETH to BTC swap?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Before you send your ETH, nothing is committed \u2014 just close the swap. Once your ETH is on-chain and confirming, the swap can&#8217;t be cancelled; it will complete and send your BTC. If a deposit fails \u2014 below the minimum, a wrong-network send, or a quote that expired before confirmation \u2014 the funds return to the refund address you set, which is why setting one matters. If anything stalls, 24\/7 support can help using your transaction ID.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is_converting_ethereum_to_bitcoin_taxable\"><\/span>Is converting Ethereum to Bitcoin taxable?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It can be, depending on where you live. Many jurisdictions treat a crypto-to-crypto swap as a taxable disposal event, meaning a gain or loss may be reportable even though no fiat is involved. Rules vary widely by country. This isn&#8217;t tax advice \u2014 verify the treatment for your own location, and keep your transaction ID as a record.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"does_converting_eth_to_btc_affect_who_controls_my_funds\"><\/span>Does converting ETH to BTC affect who controls my funds?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. A non-custodial swap is wallet-to-wallet: you send from a wallet you control and the BTC lands in a Bitcoin wallet you control. The exchange never holds your funds on a balance \u2014 they&#8217;re only briefly in transit through the swap. 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